<p>I've just recieved a letter from SUNY buffalo stating that they consider me In state, but months before that I've recieved my acceptance letter from UCONN saying that I was In state also.</p>
<p>I know nothing is wrong with my FAFSa since I filled it out while talking to someone from the FAFSA hotline and Buffalo sent me a letter regarding my Residency status, which basically asked about Why I attended a school in CT.</p>
<p>I called UCONN and they still considered me IN state even after hearing the story with buffalo ,but I haven't called buffalo yet.</p>
<p>I never hid anything from them and I called each office around 4 times a week to figure out what state to put on my FAFSA.</p>
<p>I'm just wondering if this even possible? Should I consider myself lucky or expect some backlash from Buffalo(when they find about UCONN)?</p>
<p>Yes, it’s possible. Different schools don’t usually have exactly the same in-state residency requirements, so it may well be that you qualify as in-state for both schools.</p>
<p>Hmm…where do your parents reside? Typically that is the state where you are considered a resident for tuition purposes. If you attended a school in CT…was that because you were a ward of the state or had some other issue that prevented you from residing with your parents? If there was a good reason for this…it IS possible that both states could consider you instate…but it’s a bit odd…and I would try to figure out why.</p>
<p>Parent: NY
Guardian: CT
Don’t know what a ward is, but if you mean homeless or in an orphanage then no.
FAFSA for some reason considers me Independant.
No real issues other than problems at my old school and not so good Education( I heard its getting closed).</p>
<p>Is your guardian a court appointed guardian? In other words…is this guardian appointed by the court to act as your parent? If so, that is why CT is viewing you as an instate resident…and truthfully if the guardian is a court appointed one, you would be a CT resident. </p>
<p>If this is a “guardian” of your family’s choosing that is watching over you while you attend school in CT…you would be a resident of NY.</p>
<p>I believe fully that I’m a CT resident, but I believe there was some sort of exception due to the fact I was supported mostly by my mother. I dont know how this works but I called both and they gave me residency.</p>
<p>I don’t believe I can qualify for TAP though.</p>
<p>NY students take residency from their parent. Perhaps CT allows parent or guardian. If UB has already asked the obvious (school in CT) question and you’ve been upfront with them, don’t worry about it. States have different residency requirements for tuition…my kids are dual for NY and KY!</p>
<p>You actually might qualify for TAP, as long as your parents are residents. From the HESC website:</p>
<p>You can apply for it anyway. but may want to call the HESC first to check on the requirements. TAP is awarded on a sliding scale with a max award of around $4900 next year, so it’s to your benefit to look into it.</p>